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Protected Disclosure & Whistleblowing | Protection for Workers

Protected Disclosure & Whistleblowing | Protection for Workers

The Employment Rights Act 1996 provides protection to workers who have made a protected disclosure . A dismissal will be automatically unfair if the reason, or principle reason, for the dismissal is that the individual has made a protected disclosure. In addition, workers are protected from being subjected to a detriment on the grounds that […]

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Handling an Employee Grievance – Complete Guide

Handling an Employee Grievance – Complete Guide

In order to ensure that conflict in the workplace is resolved efficiently and with minimal disruption, it’s necessary to put comprehensive procedures in place. One such procedure should cover the way in which an employee grievance is lodged and handled. Here, we take a look at everything you need to know to ensure grievances are […]

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Understanding the Complex Nature of Disability Discrimination Claims

Understanding the Complex Nature of Disability Discrimination Claims

New figures have confirmed that disability discrimination claims rose 37% in 2018 from the previous year, and this trend is expected to continue. We review two recent cases which highlight the ongoing intricacies and complexities of disability discrimination claims. Woods v Durham County Council This interesting and unusual case highlighted that a person with an […]

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